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Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes Spinach

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and creamy chicken dish featuring roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach, and homemade pesto, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Main

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 5 or 6 pieces thinly sliced chicken breasts butterflied, sliced in half, or into tenders
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 finely chopped shallot
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes chopped in half
  • 3 cups spinach roughly chopped, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock lightly salted
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions 

  • Prepare chicken into thin slices and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan, cook chicken 1-2 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil, garlic, shallot, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes until tomatoes brown and release juices.
  • Stir in spinach, pesto, heavy cream, and chicken stock; simmer 2 minutes, then add chicken back and cook 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
  • Serve chicken with sauce over rice or pasta, spooning sauce over the top.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Pesto, tomatoes